The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia hosted the Epiphany Greek Festival in Sydney's Carss Bush Park, attracting thousands of residents to celebrate the Feast of the Epiphany with religious festivities, Greek music, dance performances, and more.
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A celebration of Greek culture and multiculturalism will take place at Henley Beach this Sunday, with the Blessing of the Waters ceremony followed by a Greek Festival featuring music, dance, and food.
Epiphany, a public holiday in Greece, commemorates Jesus Christ's baptism and the revelation of the Holy Trinity. The Blessing of the Waters ceremony, a key tradition, involves swimmers diving for a cross. While many celebrate on January 6th, some Orthodox churches observe it on January 19th due to calendar differences.
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew presided over the Epiphany celebrations at the Church of St. George in Phanar, Istanbul, which included a solemn Divine Liturgy and the traditional blessing of the waters in the Keratian Gulf. The event drew large crowds from Greece, Romania, Ukraine, and other Orthodox regions, with prominent attendees such as Nikos Androulakis and Akis Skertsos. Similar ceremonies were held in other parts of Istanbul, reflecting the enduring importance of this Orthodox tradition.
During this year's Epiphany celebrations in Athens, a mishap occurred when the Holy Cross thrown into the Athens Reservoir by Bishop Euripus Chrysostomos fell into the water. The cross was not properly tied, leading to a 20-minute recovery operation by EYDAP employees. The sacred object was successfully retrieved with the help of a pole, allowing the ceremony to proceed without further delay in the presence of Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Mayor Haris Doukas.
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The vasilopita, or New Year's cake, is a beloved Greek tradition. This special bread, often flavored with mastic or orange, contains a hidden coin. Finding the coin in your slice is believed to bring good luck in the coming year, making the cutting of the vasilopita a joyful and anticipated moment for families and friends.
The Epiphany Greek Festival, one of the most anticipated Greek cultural events in Sydney, is set to return in 2025 with an unforgettable day of festivities. Organised by the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia, this family-friendly event will take place on Sunday, 12th January 2025, at the picturesque Carss Bush Park.
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